Category: Tutorials

Power Play! DIY Swing Generator

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Power Play! DIY Swing Generator For all you parents who have said at one time or another “If I could just harness my kid’s energy….”  and if you are a DIYer or have a spouse or friend who is, boy is the project for you! Cleveland Montley has developed …

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DIY Iceless portable camping evap air conditioner

DIY Iceless portable camping evap air conditioner This system reminds me a lot of the 5 gallon bucket air conditioner that was used to cool a tent. Only this one by Gray Wolf Survival is big enough to cool a room or a small RV.  It uses a larger fan and more filter pad but …

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Open Padlocks With Out The Keys

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Open Padlocks With Out The Keys If you find yourself with out your key to your padlocks. the tips contained in the videos below could be just what is needed. This is another of those hacks/tips/how to intended for use only on your own personal property during normal times but …

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DIY Window Box Solar Heater & Sun Oven

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Window Box Solar Heater & Sun Oven Now while it’s warm it’s time to begin to prepare for the colder winter months! Who wants to be out in the cold installing or putting together anything! This project is one right up my alley as I live in a …

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Don’t Throw Out That Old Car Battery Revive It!

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Don’t Throw Out That Old Car Battery Revive It! One of the neatest recycle reuse instructables I have seen in a long time! Car batteries are not cheap! But as  Luxstar tells then shows us, they can be revived and reused for another purpose. He calls them the “undead” battery …

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DIY Electric Bike

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Electric Bike The exercise provided by a bike is undisputed. But if you are looking more for easily maneuverable small transportation then an electric bike is just the ticket! I checked into a manufactured store bought electric bike about a year ago and was blown away by the …

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The Ultimate Knot Reference

Some posts may contain affiliate links. The Ultimate Knot Reference If like me you are a visual hands on learner, you will love this featured link! You can actually watch the animated tying of the knot. Much easier for me to learn when I don’t have to keep going back to a written reference and …

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15 PVC Pipe Projects

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 15 PVC Pipe Projects I enjoy PCV pipe projects! The material is light weight and easy to use. It’s versatile enough that there is almost nothing you can’t make with it! And when you are done, it is so easy to pick up and carry away with you or for …

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DIY MicroCamper

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY MicroCamper This is a really nifty minivan or SUV project. You maybe don’t want or can’t afford the big RV, but still want to do a bit of non-tent camping, or take a long trip. Perhaps with one driving while the other sleeps or just on our own without …

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Hot Wiring a Vehicle if SHTF

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Hot Wiring a Vehicle if SHTF Even though this information is available on other sites on the web, I ask that you understand that I share it with you with the hope and intention that you will only use the knowledge during a crisis scenario or on your personal …

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